Which electrolyte imbalance is most strongly associated with the development of cardiac arrhythmias?
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Correct answer: Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia alters cardiac membrane potential and repolarization, increasing susceptibility to arrhythmias. Potassium balance is critical for normal cardiac electrical activity.
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